Notices

PROLOGUE:  “Laughter heals all wounds, and that’s one thing that everybody shares. No matter what you’re going through, it makes you forget about your problems. I think the world should keep laughing.”

– Kevin Hart

COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE MISUSE TEAM:  A free and confidential service for under 18’s and their families impacted by substance misuse is provided on the first Wednesday of the month in St. Ita’s Hall from 2.30pm – 5pm.  Contact Kristeen Laing 086 4141854.

FEALE CRAFTERS:  Annual Christmas Craft Fair in St. Ita’s Hall on Friday, November 29 from 11 – 3.30pm.

GATE CLOSED:  The church gates will be locked each evening at 8pm for the winter months.

YOGA CLASS:  Wednesday from 7 – 8.30pm Abbeyfeale Rugby Club.  Ring Mike on 087 2732591.

NOONAN’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS:  Official switch on will take place on Saturday, November 30 at 4pm.  Tipperary’s All Star Brendan Maher will do the honours – he will also be joined by a host of County Champions .  Santa will be there, so bring your letters and he’ll take them back to the North Pole.

SENIOR PARISH CHOIR CELEBRATE 40 YEARS:  The choir under the direction of Dee Dennison has been there on the good days and the not so good days providing a soundtrack to our celebrations and our grieving.  The sound has aged like good wine and with Riona on the organ and Dee with the baton the choir just keeps getting better and better.   Congratulations to all the members and thank you for enhancing our Masses – we are blessed to have ye.

GLÓRACH NEWS: The supremely talented O’Leary sisters, Ruth and Joyce, who go under the name of Sephira, will be bringing their impressive live show to the Glórach Theatre on Friday, November 29.  Tickets are at present sold out.  Friday, December 5 provides an opportunity to see the Active Retired Ladies new choir and African Drumming Group.   All welcome, there will be light refreshments served.  For any enquiries about these events, please don’t hesitate to call us at 0871383940 or email at [email protected].

TRADITIONAL MUSIC CLASSES ATHEA:  Tutor Michael Broderick, Top of the Town Friday nights; Beginners 7.15 – 7.45pm, Advanced 7.45 – 8.15pm.

ANNUAL VISIT OF SANTA TO ABBEYFEALE: Santa will arrive in the Square on Friday, November 29 around 6pm.   There will be great excitement with the Christmas Lights turned on, sweeties for the children and Mrs. Claus and the elves directing operations.  It is a matter of great regret that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the usual stalls will not be present this year.

COMMUNITY ALERT: In the region of 90 people sat down to a beautiful meal last Sunday at our 4^th annual Christmas Lunch which was catered by Conor McCarthy of the Kitchen Table. Chairman James Stack welcomed our new Super, Aileen Magnier who made herself available to anyone who wished to have a quiet word. We received some pertinent advice on fire safety from Fire Officer Jerry Lyons and  as always Community Garda Roger O’Donoghue was on hand to offer advice and to make sure that elderly members of the community know that he is only a phone call away.  We were also joined by Sgt. Ber Leetch who is the crime prevention officer for Limerick with a presentation on Staying Safe around Christmas.   Tips included:  Plan nights out, leave word where you’re going and what time you’ll be back, park your car in secure well lit areas and always lock it.  Don’t leave Christmas presents in view, drive with the doors locked and do not put your handbag on the seat and always turn on your alarm when leaving home.  The day which was most enjoyable concluded with dancing to Paddy Quilligan and a presentation to our new curate Fr. Shoji .  Tesco Abbeyfeale have given us their blue token collection for eight weeks so please place your tokens in the container as you leave the store. At the recent crime prevention meeting in the Glórach we were asked not to flash oncoming cars if we pass a Garda roadblock because we may be alerting the criminal who is around checking out easy targets and who turns and takes a different road when he get the beck. At least if he comes through the roadblock the Gardai are alerted to his presence in the area.  Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  Please note that this fee has increased by €6 and is payable in a lump sum each year after year one.  Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one.  Then, in year two you will also receive a bill for the monitoring fee so in year one the bill will be €90 and in year two and every other year after it will €162 approx.  Committee members are Sean Broderick, Michael O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Buddy and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Denis Collins, Marian Harnett.

BAPTISMAL TEAM MEETING:  Templeglantine Sacristy Tuesday, December 10 at 8pm.

MEMORIAL MASS:  In honour of the deceased members of Kerry Ingredients a Mass will be held in St. Micheal’s Church, Lixnaw on thisWednesday night at 7.30pm.

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The club meet on the first Friday of each month in Philip Enrights, The Ramble Inn, Church Street from 9pm.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:  Annual church gate collection on the weekend of December 7 and 8.

FIRST FRIDAY REFLECTIONS WITH FR.  SHOJI:  On the First Friday of each month, Fr Shoji will lead an hour of Praise and Worship in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel beginning at 9am.

HARNETT MAGAZINE:  Some Harnett Reunion magazines are still available at Ann Lyons Shop and from James Harnett, also the final items of Harnett merchandise are available at Heavenly Gifts.

KNOCK ALL NIGHT VIGIL:  Pro-Life Vigil on Saturday, December 7 Saturday midnight to Sunday morning departing Dero’s Main St at 3pm on December 7.  Contact Deros  064 6631251.

GLÓRACH:  Bingo every Monday night at 8.30pm

KNOCK SHRINE 2019 NIGHT VIGIL; Saturday, December 7.   With Fitzpatrick’s of Listowel. Vigil programme 10pm.  Confessions in the Chapel of Reconciliation, 12am vigil in Basilica, 4am concelebrated mass. Fare €30. Coach will leave Listowel @ 4.30pm. Phone (068) 21707 or (087) 3966399.

FR. CASEY’S CARD GAME:  Cards have resumed on Friday nights in GAA Clubhouse @ 9pm.  Friday, November 22:  Winner 14 games each were :Joan Murphy, Jerry O’Connor, Bill Blair.  Runner up after play-off were; Frank Curtin, Curly Harnett, Toddy O’Connor. Table prize winners were; Nora Lyons, John Lyons, Dan Brosnan.  Door prize winner was; Seamus Lane. Raffle prize winners were;  Jamsie McEnery, Gobnaith Scannell, Trish Murphy, JD Foley, Joan Patman, Tom Murphy, Maura Scannell, Mickie O’Connor, Jerry O’Connor, Sean O’Connor.   Cards have also resumed on Tuesday nights in Meenkilly N.S. at 9pm.

ABBEYFEALE PARENT & TODDLER GROUP: 11am – 12.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday, St Ita’s Hall. New people always welcome. Suitable for parents/care givers and children aged birth to 4 years including children attending pre-school. This group is an opportunity to meet other parents and play time with your baby/toddler. This is a free service and priority is given to those in receipt of social welfare payment or living in social housing. Contact Mary on 087 9382883.

WEST LIMERICK TOASTMASTERS:  Develop your speaking skills and your self confidence at West Limerick Toastmasters.  First and third Wednesday of the month September – June in the Desmond Complex from 8 – 10pm.  New members welcome.  Contact Charles 087 7972855.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA:  Sephira School of Music and Drama has opened on Main St .  All ages are welcome.  Contact Ruth Joyce on 085 2052384 /[email protected] or look them up on Facebook.

ABBEYFEALE BOOK CLUB:  St. Ita’s Hall, the second Wednesday of each month September – June from 7.30 -9pm.   All welcome.  Refreshments served.

THE IRISH CANCER SOCIETY is looking for volunteers to drive patients to and from their chemotherapy treatments in all public hospitals nationwide. Volunteers will need their own car but all expenses are paid. If you have 2 free days a month (Monday – Friday) and an active email address we would love to hear from you. Please call Laura on 01 2310 594, email [email protected] or go to www.cancer.ie for more information.

HELPLINE FOR MEN SUFFERING DOMESTIC ABUSE:  A new helpline has been set up and will operate 36 hours a week on 1800816588.

GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT IN IRELAND.   Meet on Wednesday’s at 8pm in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 086 0271990.

MASS TIMES IN THE PASTORAL AREA UNIT:  Abbeyfeale – Saturday 6.30pm   and    Sunday   9.15am & 12noon.    Athea -   Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 10.30am. Mountcollins   – Sunday 11am.  Templeglantine – Saturday 6pm and Sunday 10.00 am.  Tournafulla    -   Saturday 7.30pm.

ABBEYFEALE PARISH CHURCH:  Fr Tony Mullins PP 087/2600414.  Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674. Fr Denis Mullane 087/2621911. Fr Shoji Vargihese      089/4431922 Parish Church 068/51915. Parish Office; Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. (068) 31133    Email: [email protected]   Limerick Social Services:  061-314111.    AA    061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019.  Accord NCW 069/61000.   Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] Aware (Depression & Anxiety) 1980 303 302 National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247 Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684 Pieta House (Suicide & self-harm) 01 623 5606 IACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy) 01 230 3536 Shine: (Supporting people effected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 A  l-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203    068/ 31262    068/51984    St Vincent De Paul    Tel 087/1213560 .  Counselling Appointment    061/314213.  Masses:   No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. Daily Mass 10am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday except in the event of a funeral when Mass will be at 11am.   Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm.  Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon..  Mass Intentions: Thursday 10am  Dan Cronin and deceased family members Kilmanihan West.  Friday 10am John and Susan O’ Brien and Patrick Horgan.  Saturday 6.30pm Sonny McCarthy Caherlane.  Jackie and Annie Lyons,  daughter Noreen and deceased members of the Donoghue and Lyons family.  James O’Grady, Meenkilly.  Sunday 12 noon James Lane, Meenkilly 1^st anniversary.  William Flynn  and deceased family members.  Paddy and Lena Flynn, Creggane.

SAFEGUARDING MEETING:  All church volunteers are asked to attend an important meeting in the Glórach Theatre on Wednesday evening at 7.30pm on safeguarding procedures.  Members of the public are also welcome.

NEWS FROM KERRY WRITERS’ WEEK:  Kerry Writers’ Museum, Listowel will host Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday December 1^st from 11 am – 5 pm.  Crafts on sale will include knitwear, pottery, jewellery, wood crafts and seasonal treats.  Admission is free.  Christmas Storytime and Singalong for children aged 4 to 10 years will also take place on Sunday December 1^st from 2 to 4 pm.  Admission is €5 per child and booking is essential to 068 22212 or email [email protected]  Historian Vincent Carmody will give a talk entitled ‘A Photographic Journey of Old Listowel 1870 to 1970’ in Kerry Writers’ Museum on Thursday December 5^th at 8 pm.  The evening will include stories of local characters and places with photos from Vincent’s vast archive.  Tickets are €5 and can be purchased at the door.  Details of all Christmas events at Kerry Writers’ Museum are available on its website www.kerrywritersmueum.com or Facebook page.

RAMBLING HOUSES:   Monagae 2^nd. Monday of the month.   Knockalougha, Duagh on the third Tuesday of every month.

PROLOGUE:  When babies take their first steps and then fall on their bottoms, we praise the first step. We don’t criticize their fall… I think we adults could learn a lesson here… we spend more time criticizing our falls and not enough time applauding our small steps!”
Author Unknown

FEALESBRIDGE SOCIAL:  It’s the 50th anniversary of the Fealesbridge Social and it is taking place in the Devon Inn on Friday, November 22.  Neily O’Connor from Killarney will provide the music following the meal which year after year has been superb. Ticket price has remained €25 this year. Come out and support your local farmers’ cooperative and enjoy a mighty night out.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH:  Join Abbeyfeale Community Alert in celebrating the Christmas Season in style with lunch and dancing and afternoon tea at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse on Sunday, November 24 from 1-6pm.  Short talks from Community Gardai and Fire Officer on how to stay safe this winter.  Lunch catered by Conor McCarthy of The Kitchen Table.  Tickets €20 available from Batt Harnett, The Square, Ann Lyons, The Square, Kathleen’s Foodstore, Convent St.and committee members including Mossie Gleeson, Mary Mc Arthur, Marian Harnett. Music by Paddy Quilligan.

YOGA CLASS:  Wednesday from 7 – 8.30pm Abbeyfeale Rugby Club.  Ring Mike on 087 2732591.

NOONAN’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS:  Official switch on will take place on Saturday, November 30 at 4pm.

NIGHT AT THE OSKARS:  St. Ita’s Sheltered Housing extends an invitation to everyone in the parish and surrounding districts to attend a public meeting in the Day Care Centre on Tuesday, November 19 at 8pm.  It will be attended by staff from Kevin Rowe Events to explain how our fundraiser- the Night at the Oskars works.  We hope to recruit volunteers to help us with the fundraiser which will provide very necessary funds for St. Ita’s Sheltered Housing and Day Care Centre which provides  services  to the elderly in our community.

GLÓRACH NEWS: The supremely talented O’Leary sisters, Ruth and Joyce, who go under the name of Sephira, will be bringing their impressive live show to the Glórach Theatre on Friday, November 29.  Tickets are at present sold out, but keep an eye on our facebook page and the weekly notes section for the possibility of a second concert.  This evening, Wednesday, November 13 at 7.30pm, there will be a crime prevention meeting held in the venue.  A week later, on the evening of Wednesday, November 20, there will be an open meeting of the AA.  All welcome, there will be light refreshments served.  For any enquiries about these events, please don’t hesitate to call us at 0871383940 or email at [email protected].

ABBEYFEALE PARENT & TODDLER GROUP: 11am – 12.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday, St Ita’s Hall. New people always welcome. Suitable for parents/care givers and children aged birth to 4 years including children attending pre-school. This group is an opportunity to meet other parents and play time with your baby/toddler. This is a free service and priority is given to those in receipt of social welfare payment or living in social housing. Contact Mary on 087 9382883.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS UPDATE:  Annual Church gate collection will be taken up next weekend.  Contact Geraldine O’Brien if you can give a hand to bag pack in Twohigs SuperValue either Friday, November 22 or Saturday, November 23. The Christmas Lights committee will hold a table quiz in Jack O’Rourke’s Bar on Saturday, November 16.  All support will be much appreciated.

ABBEYFEALE FOR AFRICA CAKE SALE:  The annual cake sale to support Fr. Tim Galvin’s Mission in South Sudan takes place on Sunday, December 8 at St. Ita’s Hall from 9-1pm.  Calling all our usual bakers and supporters.  Home baking can be left into Batt’s in the Square for collection or delivered to the Hall on the morning of the 8^th.

ARA COFFEE MORNING:  Abbeyfeale’s Active Retirement Group are hosting a coffee morning on Friday, December 6 with the proceeds being donated to the Christmas Lights.

TRADITIONAL MUSIC CLASSES ATHEA:  Tutor Michael Broderick, Top of the Town Friday nights; Beginners 7.15 – 7.45pm, Advanced 7.45 – 8.15pm.

BINGO: Tournafulla   Development   Assoc.   are   holding  a  fund-raising  Bingo in Halla  Tadhg   Gaelach   Tournafulla   on   Sunday, November 24  at  3 p.m. with  €2,000  in  prizemoney.  Double Book  and  One  Sheet  -  €15.  Single  Book  and  One  Sheet   -   €13. Half  Books  available  at  €5.  Your  support  would  be  greatly  appreciated.

YOGA:  Fr. Casey’s GAA, Thursdays 8pm -9pm. €55  for 5 weeks. Phone 085 2441321. See www.12petals.net. Facebook: Studio 12 Petals.

ANNUAL VISIT OF SANTA TO ABBEYFEALE:  He’s on his way and hopefully will arrive on Friday, November 29 around 6pm for a recce to check which children have been naughty or nice.  There will be great excitement in the Square with stalls and music and Mrs. Claus and the elves directing operations.

BEREAVEMENT MASS:. Abbeyfeale Parish  Bereavement Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 22 at 7pm. Olive Foley will speak on loss and bereavement. Names of those who have died over the year  and names of people from outside the parish that you would like remembered should be submitted to  the  Sacristy during the coming fortnight.  Tel 068/51915 during Mass times.

KNOCK ALL NIGHT VIGIL:  Pro-Life Vigil on Saturday, December 7 Saturday midnight to Sunday morning departing Dero’s Main St at 3pm on December 7.  Contact Deros  064 6631251.

MICHEAL ENGLISH COMES TO CHURCH: Sales have picked up a pace over the last week with enquiries from as far away as England. Tickets at €25 are available by ringing the dedicated ticket line on 089 4356981 or from Moss the Farmers, The Coffee Pot, Ann Lyons. O’Donoghues Spar and Kathleen’s Foodstore.  Doors open at 7pm.

GLÓRACH:  Bingo every Monday night at 8.30pm

FR. CASEY’S CARD GAME:  Cards have resumed on Friday nights in GAA Clubhouse @ 9pm.  Cards have also resumed on Tuesday nights in Meenkilly N.S. at 9pm.

WEST LIMERICK TOASTMASTERS:  Develop your speaking skills and your self confidence at West Limerick Toastmasters.  First and third Wednesday of the month September – June in the Desmond Complex from 8 – 10pm.  New members welcome.  Contact Charles 087 7972855.

CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER:  Articles and photos are invited to [email protected] before November 20 for inclusion in the Christmas newsletter.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA:  Sephira School of Music and Drama has opened on Main St .  All ages are welcome.  Contact Ruth Joyce on 085 2052384 /[email protected] or look them up on Facebook.

ABBEYFEALE BOOK CLUB:  St. Ita’s Hall, the second Wednesday of each month September – June from 7.30 -9pm.   All welcome.  Refreshments served.

ICA:  Abbeyfeale ICA meet at the Adult Education Centre Mountmahon.  A craft night has been organised for November 19 next.  We are always looking for new members who will be made most welcome.  Do come and join us in our many and varied activities.  Slan go foil.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:  Annual church gate collection  on the weekend of December 7 and 8.  All requests for assistance should be sent in writing to the Parish Office in Convent St.

KNOCKANURE VALLEY B-ALERT GROUP:  invites you to attend the launch of Knockanure Valley B-Alert Group on Monday, November 18 in Knockanure Community Centre at 8pm.  In attendance will be Muintir Na Tire and An Garda Síochána.  All welcome.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE: Duagh Sports Complex on Sunday, November 17.  To book a table please phone 087 2684540.

PADRE PIO; DEVOTIONS IN LIXNAW ON Tuesday. November 19 at  7.30PM.

THE IRISH CANCER SOCIETY is looking for volunteers to drive patients to and from their chemotherapy treatments in all public hospitals nationwide. Volunteers will need their own car but all expenses are paid. If you have 2 free days a month (Monday – Friday) and an active email address we would love to hear from you. Please call Laura on 01 2310 594, email [email protected] or go to www.cancer.ie for more information.

ST. ITA’S READING GROUP:  Monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 13 at 10.30am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The club meet on the first Friday of each month in Philip Enrights, The Ramble Inn, Church Street from 9pm.

FIRST FRIDAY REFLECTIONS WITH FR.  SHOJI:  On the First Friday of each month, Fr Shoji will lead an hour of Praise and Worship in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel beginning at 9am.

HARNETT MAGAZINE:  Some Harnett Reunion magazines are still available at Ann Lyons Shop and from James Harnett, also the final items of Harnett merchandise are available at Heavenly Gifts.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Christmas Lunch Sunday, November 24, four course lunch, dancing to Paddy Quilligan, afternoon tea  €20.  Tickets on sale  from committee members and the usual outlets.  Tesco Abbeyfeale have given us their blue token collection for the next eight weeks so please place your tokens in the container as you leave the store. The following advice for the elderly in the community has been taken from the Be Winter Ready website: ‘Keep warm, eat well and avoid unnecessary travel. You should eat regular hot meals and drink plenty of fluids, this will keep you warm and will give you energy to keep active.  Ensure you have sufficient supplies of food and of any prescription medicine you may need. Keep active indoors.  Have sufficient fuel supplies to maintain adequate heating in your home.  Ask relatives and neighbours for help if you need it. Keep their phone numbers on a list beside your phone.  In icy weather, wear well-fitted shoes with non-slip soles if you have to go out but try to limit walking outside during the cold weather.Consider wearing a personal alarm so that family or neighbours are alerted if you fall.If you have a fall, even a minor one, make sure you visit your doctor for a check up.Leave a low energy light on at night time, preferably one with a high light output. Use a non-slip shower or bath mat.  Make sure wires or cords from lamps, telephones etc. do not trail where you walk.  Arrange furniture so that you can easily move around all your rooms. Remove rugs or use non-slip tape or backing so rugs will not slip.  Consider installing hand rails on both sides of the stairs’.   (If you do not have enough fuel contact the Vincent de Paul c/o the parish office 068 31133 Tuesday to Friday 11- 1pm.).
Winter has come so  check your personal alarm is working by pressing it and engaging with the monitoring service – that’s what you are paying the yearly monitoring fee for.  Make sure outside lights and smoke alarm are in order. Keep doors locked when you are inside and don’t answer the door unless you know who is there.  If you have a concern when dealing with someone at the door press your panic button – that’s what it is for.  Wear Hi Viz jacket when walking – no load to carry and could save your life as drivers are being blinded by the low sun. Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  Please note that this fee has increased by €6 and is payable in a lump sum each year after year one.  Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one.  Then, in year two you will also receive a bill for the monitoring fee so in year one the bill will be €90 and in year two and every other year after it will €162 approx.  Committee members are Sean Broderick, Michael O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Buddy and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Denis Collins, Marian Harnett.

HELPLINE FOR MEN SUFFERING DOMESTIC ABUSE:  A new helpline has been set up and will operate 36 hours a week on 1800816588.

GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT IN IRELAND.   Meet on Wednesday’s at 8pm in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 086 0271990.

MASS TIMES IN THE PASTORAL AREA UNIT:  Abbeyfeale – Saturday 6.30pm   and    Sunday   9.15am & 12noon.    Athea -   Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 10.30am. Mountcollins   – Sunday 11am.  Templeglantine – Saturday 6pm and Sunday 10.00 am.  Tournafulla    -   Saturday 7.30pm.

ABBEYFEALE PARISH CHURCH:  Fr Tony Mullins PP 087/2600414.  Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674. Fr Denis Mullane 087/2621911. Fr Shoji Vargihese      089/4431922 Parish Church 068/51915. Parish Office; Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. (068) 31133    Email: [email protected]   Limerick Social Services:  061-314111.    AA    061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019.  Accord NCW 069/61000.   Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] Aware (Depression & Anxiety) 1980 303 302 National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247 Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684 Pieta House (Suicide & self-harm) 01 623 5606 IACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy) 01 230 3536 Shine: (Supporting people effected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 A  l-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203    068/ 31262    068/51984    St Vincent De Paul    Tel 087/1213560 .  Counselling Appointment    061/314213.  Masses:   No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. Daily Mass 10am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday except in the event of a funeral when Mass will be at 11am.   Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm.  Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon..  Mass Intentions: Wednesday 10am Lay led Liturgy – No Mass.  Thursday 10am Lizzie Mulcahy and Mary Ellen Mulcahy late of Kilmanahan.  Friday 10am Micheal O’Shea Coolaneelig.  Thomas O’Brien 20 Collins Park.  Saturday 6.30pm Patrick and David O’Connor, Caherhayes.  Jack and Mary McKenna, Knockbrack.  Donal and Nell Fitzgerald and son Patrick.  James O’Donnell and deceased family members.  Mary Jo O’Connell and John E O’Connell, Kilconlea.  Dan, Ellen, Denis and Marie Collins, Dromtrasna Collins.

Sunday 9.15am  Micheal Reidy, Bog Road, Meenkilly, Nora Canty, Fealesbridge.  Padraig O’Cléirigh, Killarney Rd. Months Mind.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Fire Fall-Charismatic Prayer Meeting every Mon. 7.30pm. Parish Retreat Evening:  Causeway and Kilmoyley Parishes, Tues. 5th Nov. 7.30pm. Growing as Followers of Jesus Christ: Dr. Jessie Rogers, Sat. 16th Nov. & Sat. 7th Dec. 10am-2pm. Remembrance Mass for our Bereaved: Fr. Donal O’Connor, Tues. 19th Nov. 7.30pm. Listening to the word of God – Experiencing Life in all it’s Abundance: Fr. Patsy Kelly MSC,  Sat. 23rd Nov. 10am-2pm. Advent Retreat: Fr. Mossie Kelliher SMA, Fri. 13th to Sun. 15th Dec.  Bookings essential Phone: 0667134276

JOY OF LOVE IN MARRIAGE: A Marriage Enrichment Weekend offers married couples of all ages in a good relationship private time to rekindle the joy of their love. The next (residential) Weekend  will be held at The Lake Hotel Killarney from 15th -17th Nov. 2019. For info. and to book, visit www.marriageencounter.ie or phone 064-6644319 or 0866095168

ARIES:   Advancing Recovery in Ireland Education Service serving the Mid-West region. If you have an interest in mental health, well-being and recovery, please make a note of  our free workshops in St. Ita’s Community Hall, Convent St., Abbeyfeale, on Thursday 28^th November  and 5^th December from 2pm – 5pm. To book a place contact Mike O’Neill on 085-8768517 or at [email protected]. For more information visit www.hse.ie/mwaries

RAMBLING HOUSES:   Monagae 2^nd. Monday of the month.   Knockalougha, Duagh on the third Tuesday of every month.

PROLOGUE:  Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do. Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away, just for this time in my life.”
Author Unknown

WEDDING WISHES:   Congratulations to Rebecca Curtin and Michael Collins who celebrated the  Sacrament of Marriage here in Abbeyfeale  on Saturday, October 5.  We wish them every happiness in their married life .

NIGHT AT THE OSKARS:  The Board of St. Ita’s Sheltered Housing are planning to launch a major fundraising campaign shortly.  It is hoped to hold a public meeting to recruit volunteers from the community to make a series of short films which will then be voted upon at an awards ceremony based on the Oscar ceremonies in Los Angeles.  Details will follow on how you can get involved and help protect the future of the invaluable service that is St . Ita’s Day Care Centre and Sheltered Housing.

GARY MCMAHON TRADITIONAL SINGING FESTIVAL:  The 11^th Annual Festival takes place in Abbeyfeale over the weekend of October 18-20.

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY:  Thursday, October 10.

FUINNEAMH AT THE GLÓRACH: Local trad group Fuinneamh based here in North Kerry/West Limerick played to a packed audience last weekend in the Glórach .  It was generally agreed that they were brilliant.

FR. CASEY’S CARD GAME:  Cards resuming on Friday night next in GAA Clubhouse @ 9pm.

MARY Mc ARTHUR’S FUNDRAISER:  The American style Tea Party held in Fr. Casey’s GAA in aid of The Breast Cancer & Chemotherapy units has raised €1,100 so far. Thanks to everyone who supported the event in any to make it the success it was. If you missed the night and wish to donate, please contact me on 0876377310.

.COFFEE MORNING AT SUE RYDERS;  A coffee morning in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland will take place at Sue Ryder’s  Main Street next Friday, October 11 from 10 – 1pm.  Your support would be most welcome.

SALE OF PRODUCE:  As Pope Francis has designated October an Extraordinary Month of Mission there will be a sale of home baking, vegetables and jams after the two Sunday Masses on Sunday, October 13 with proceeds being shared between an orphanage in India in the diocese that our curate Fr. Shoji comes from and Fr. Tim Galvin’s Mission in South Sudan.

ABBEYSIDE PLAYERS:  New members welcome.  Contact Merce on 087 2053051.  Rehearsals of Frank Carney’s The Righteous are Bold will commence shortly.

WEST LIMERICK TOASTMASTERS:  Develop your speaking skills and your self confidence at West Limerick Toastmasters.  First and third Wednesday of the month September – June in the Desmond Complex from 8 – 10pm.  New members welcome.  Contact Charles 087 7972855.

VARIETY CONCERT:  A variety concert will take place in Raheenagh Hall on Friday, October 18 headlined by members of the Kilfenora Ceili Band, Emma Marie Dwyer, Frances Kennedy and members of the local Comhaltas group.  Doors open 7.30pm, Show starts 8.30pm.  Admission €10.

JOSEPHINE’S SET DANCING CLASSES:  Autumn has arrived and set dancing classes at Fr. Casey’s have started on Wednesday nights with Josephine.   8pm for beginners followed by F at 8.45pm.  Contact 0879267037.
MONSTER BINGO IN RAHEENAGH HALL:  Wednesday, October 23.  Starts 8.30pm.  €2000 in prizes.

CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER:  Articles and photos are invited to [email protected] before November 20 for inclusion in the Christmas newsletter.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA:  Sephira School of Music and Drama has opened on Main St .  All ages are welcome.  Contact Ruth Joyce on 085 2052384 /[email protected] or look them up on Facebook.

DROMTRASNA CHALLENGE 2019:  Dromtrasna Challenge 2019 in aid of Milford Care Centre and St. Ita’s Day Care Centre Abbeyfeale takes place on Saturday, October 19. The event consists of a 2K Kids Run, 4K Walk, 5K and 10K chip timed runs.  For further information  and online registration visit www.dromtrasnachallenge.com We will hold a registration evening on Thursday, October  10 from 7 –  8pm at Dromtrasna National School to facilitate those that do not have online access.

READING GROUP:  St. Ita’s Reading Group will meet in the Adoration Chapel on Wednesday October 9 at  10.30p.m. All welcome.

SAVE THE DATE:  Micheal English will perform a concert with a Christmas theme on Friday, December 6 in the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale. Tickets on sale shortly.

AMERICAN TEA PARTY IN ROCKCHAPEL:  The annual tea party will take place in Rockchapel Community Centre on Friday, October 18.  A hot meal will be served at 9pm sharp.  A great night of music, dancing, fun and craic with the one and only Jerry McCarthy and Autumn Gold. If interested please ring Breeda O’Callaghan to book your tickets. Tickets are €20. Your support is very much appreciated.

ABBEYFEALE BOOK CLUB:  St. Ita’s Hall, the second Wednesday of each month  September – June  from 7.30 -9pm.   All welcome.  Refreshments served.

THE IRISH CANCER SOCIETY is looking for volunteers to drive patients to and from their chemotherapy treatments in all public hospitals nationwide. Volunteers will need their own car but all expenses are paid. If you have 2 free days a month (Monday – Friday) and an active email address we would love to hear from you. Please call Laura on 01 2310 594, email [email protected] or go to www.cancer.ie for more information.

SICAP ABBEYFEALE PARENT & TODDLER GROUP: 11am – 12.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday, St Ita’s Hall. New people always welcome. Contact Mary on 087 9382883.

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The club meet on the first Friday of each month in Philip Enrights, The Ramble Inn,  Church Street from 9pm.

FR. CASEY’S SPIN AND WIN RESULTS:  Tina Fitz – €55, John Riordan (Yearly) – €75

Gearóid Collins – €50.The jackpot is now €2,800 and the draw takes place at the clubhouse Monday, October 13 at 9:15pm. The spinners are as follows:  Maurice O’Riordan, Pat Curtin, Helen Murphy.  Results of the Spin and Win are also available on Facebook and Twitter. Please note that as an alternative to purchasing the weekly tickets, you can also purchase a yearly ticket for a once off €100 payment or you can also setup a direct debit of €8.33 a month. How do you purchase a yearly ticket? Simply contact any committee member and they will gladly assist.

SUICIDE PREVENTION MEETING:  Connecting for Life Mid-West  Suicide Prevention Seminar will take place in the Longcourt House Hotel,  Newcastle West on Thursday, October 24 from 7-9pm. Information contact Ciara Dempsey ( resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, Limerick  [email protected] or 061/461262.

SET DANCE CLASSES:  Set dancing with Timmy Woulfe has commenced on Monday nights in the Marian Hall, Moyvane at 8pm.  Individual attention will be given where required.

UPCOMING CEILI’S IN TOURNAFULLA: Friday, November 8 with Taylor’s Cross.  9.30pm – 12.30am.  Refreshments served.  Admission €10.  Raffle.

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FIRST FRIDAY REFLECTIONS WITH FR.  SHOJI:  On the First Friday of each month, Fr Shoji will lead an hour of Praise and Worship in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel beginning at 9am.

HARNETT MAGAZINE:  Some Harnett Reunion magazines are still available at Ann Lyons Shop and from James Harnett, also the final items of Harnett merchandise are available at Heavenly Gifts.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Christmas Lunch Sunday, November 24, four course lunch, dancing to Paddy Quilligan €20.  Now that the winter is on the way check your personal alarm is working by pressing it and engaging with the monitoring service – that’s what you are paying the yearly monitoring fee for.  Make sure outside lights and smoke alarm are in order. When using your credit card in a shop or at an ATM shield your pin number as you key it in.  Be wary of being distracted and if you are and your card goes missing notify the bank immediately.  If you write a cheque cross it ‘a/c payee only’.  If you go on holiday post no pictures on social media until you’re home because there is a clause in most insurance policies now ( in the small print ) that you cannot notify the criminal that your house is empty and waiting for them to call.  Invest in a house alarm too so that when the area is being cased the sight of an alarm does tend to make them go further.   Wear Hi Viz jacket when walking – no load to carry and could save your life as drivers are being blinded by the low sun. Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  Please note that this fee has increased by €6 and is payable in a lump sum each year after year one.  Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one.  Committee members are Sean Broderick, Michael O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Buddy and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Denis Collins, Marian Harnett.

HELPLINE FOR MEN SUFFERING DOMESTIC ABUSE:  A new helpline has been set up and will operate 36 hours a week on 1800816588.

GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT IN IRELAND.   Meet on Wednesday’s at 8pm in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 086 0271990.

MASS TIMES IN THE PASTORAL AREA UNIT:  Abbeyfeale – Saturday 6e.30pm   and    Sunday   9.15am & 12noon.    Athea -   Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 10.30am. Mountcollins   – Sunday 11am.  Templeglantine – Saturday 6pm and Sunday 10.00 am.  Tournafulla    -   Saturday 7.30pm.

ABBEYFEALE PARISH CHURCH:  Fr Tony Mullins PP 087/2600414.  Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674. Fr Denis Mullane 087/2621911. Fr Shoji Vargihese      089/4431922 Parish Church 068/51915. Parish Office; Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. (068) 31133    Email: [email protected]   Limerick Social Services:  061-314111.    AA    061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019.  Accord NCW 069/61000.   Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] Aware (Depression & Anxiety) 1980 303 302 National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247 Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684 Pieta House (Suicide & self-harm) 01 623 5606 IACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy) 01 230 3536 Shine: (Supporting people effected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 A  l-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203    068/ 31262    068/51984    St Vincent De Paul    Tel 087/1213560 .  Counselling Appointment    061/314213.  Masses:   No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. Daily Mass 10am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday except in the event of a funeral when Mass will be at 11am.   Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm.  Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon..  Mass Intentions: Thursday 10am   Ellen O’Connor, Knockbrack,      Knocknagoshel   Anniv.      Saturday 11am        Peggy & Pakie Tully and Hennessy &      Downey Families.   6.30pm   Patrick & Kathleen Saunders and deceased  family members, Lower Knocknasna.  Ray Stryker, Kilmanihan .   Mary Anne & Tom Moloney and deceased    family members  The Hill.  Hannah Browne, Knocknasna  Month Mind.  Sunday 9.15am    Teresa  Fitzgerald, Dromtrasna.  Eileen & Timothy O’Donoghue, Ballybehy 12noon   Mai Flynn, Main Street.

JOY OF LOVE IN MARRIAGE: A Marriage Enrichment Weekend offers married couples of all ages in a good relationship private time to rekindle the joy of their love. The next (residential) Weekend  will be held at The Lake Hotel Killarney from 15th -17th Nov. 2019. For info. and to book, visit www.marriageencounter.ie or phone 064-6644319 or 0866095168

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APPLICATIONS SOUGHT UNDER BROADBAND CALL:  West Limerick Resources CLG wish to announce a Targeted Call for Innovative Use of Broadband and Broadband Applications. The Targeted Call information session will take place upstairs in Newcastle West Community Centre, Thursday, October 17, at 7.30pm. Deadline for Submission of Expression of Interest is Friday, November 15.  For further information please contact Elaine Dillon, at West Limerick Resources, at [email protected] or 069 66296.

SICAP STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES:  A free introductory level, fully interactive Strategic Planning for Social Enterprises workshop will take place on Tuesday, October 15 and Thursday, October 17 (split over two evenings so must attend both), from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West. The workshops will cover the 4 key stages involved in developing a business plan; overview of strategic planning process, where your organisation is now, where it wants to be, what needs to be done and how to know when you get there. Attendees will learn the tools and techniques that can be used to gather and assess information, how to develop their organisation’s strategic vision, mission and aims and the format of the plan itself. Pre-registration essential by contacting Damien Ahern, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 087 9042477 or emailing [email protected]

SICAP ADULT ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB: West Limerick Resources will run a 6-week English Conversation Club for Adults at the Newcastle West Community Centre, on Wednesday evenings from 7pm – 8:30pm, on October 9, 16, 23, and November 13, 20 and 27.  This Club is free of charge and all nationalities are welcome. Pre-registration essential by contacting Damien, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 087 9042477.

SOCIAL INCLUSION & COMMUNITY ACTIVATION PROGRAMME (SICAP):  The SICAP initiatives are funded by West Limerick Resources CLG under the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2018-2022 which is funded by the Irish Government through the Department of Rural and Community Development and co-funded by the European Social Fund under the Programme  for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.

SICAP RURAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE (RES) / YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE (YES): If you need support job seeking and feel that you are a little lost in deciding what you want to do, then you should contact the RES / YES which offers 1:1 support and career planning around education, training and employment opportunities. To find out more contact 069 61316 / 069 62222, or call in to West Limerick Resources CLG, St Mary’s Road, Newcastle West.  Check out the RES Facebook page for the latest in employment and training opportunities in County Limerick & beyond www.facebook.com/RES-144618922850869/

SICAP LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS: West Limerick Resources provides ongoing support to Local Community Groups in the West Limerick area. Should your group require any support, guidance or training contact Damien on 087 9042477.

SICAP SELF EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS: If you are considering Self Employment and would like to know more about the process involved you should contact our Enterprise Support Officer Brenda Heath 069 66297 or email [email protected]  A series of FREE Enterprise Training Workshops are available covering Steps to Starting Your Business, Book-keeping, Marketing and Health and Safety.

SICAP ABBEYFEALE PARENT & TODDLER GROUP: 11am – 12.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday, St Ita’s Hall. New people always welcome. Contact Mary on 087 9382883.

SICAP EMPLOYER SUPPORTS: If you have potential job opportunities and would like to find out more  about our supports and services or you would like to advertise for FREE in our weekly newsletter please contact Dee, on 069 62222 or email [email protected].  We would love to hear from you.

SOCIAL FARMING: Social Farming is the practice of offering activity on family farms as a form of Social Support service. In Social Farming the farm remains a working farm at its core but invites people to participate in the day to day activities on the farm. Interested farmers & farm families who would like to hear more about Social Farming please contact Rosemary, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 087 366 3842 or 069 66290.

THE JOBS CLUB:  We work with ‘job ready’ people who seek training and advice on job seeking skills and is open to unemployed people of all ages.  It is a free and confidential service to help you plan, actively seek and secure realistic work opportunities by providing individual or group support and guidance sessions in all areas relating to looking for a job, particularly the preparation of CV’s, cover letters and interview techniques.  We run weekly workshops on job-seeking skills (2 mornings). The Jobs Club is funded and contracted by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.  For further information please contact Helen, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 069 77664/0871472330 or [email protected]

BACK2NEW COMMUNITY UPCYCLING / RE-DESIGNED FURNITURE:  Are you spring cleaning your home or workplace?  We are currently looking for sound items of office & home furniture; large shelving units, large desks, under desk storage, storage cabinets, occasional tables, plant pots, garden benches, garden chairs, coat stands. Quirky items are welcome. Our re-designed and re-purposed furniture/community retail store is open every Monday (9.30-1.30pm), Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (9.30am-5.30pm) at The Weigh House, Market Yard, Newcastle West. We also provide a re-design service. For further information, please contact Michaela Donegan, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 087 2727742.

ARIES:   Advancing Recovery in Ireland Education Service serving the Mid West region. If you have an interest in mental health, well-being and recovery, please  make a note of  our free workshops in St. Ita’s Community Hall, Convent St., Abbeyfeale, on Thursday 28^th November  and 5^th December from 2pm – 5pm. To book a place contact Mike O’Neill on 085-8768517 or at [email protected]. For more information visit www.hse.ie/mwaries

RAMBLING HOUSES:   Monagae 2^nd. Monday of the month.   Knockalougha, Duagh on the third Tuesday of every month.

PROLOGUE:  Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
Martin Luther King Jr.

GLÓRACH  CELEBRATES MICHEAL HARTNETT: Although born in Newcastlewest, the late, great poet Michael Hartnett had an almost spiritual link with the area west of Barnagh and was no stranger to the town of Abbeyfeale.  The Glórach Theatre look forward to celebrating his memory by screening the Pat Collins film Muince Dreoilín at 10.30 am on Monday, September 30.  Renowned author and poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice, who was a close friend of Hartnett, will be present for a question and answer session afterwards.  This event will be held as part of Éigse Micheal Hartnett, admission is free and for any enquiries please ring 0871383940.

NEW SEASON CLASSES:  After the summer break  September sees the return of classes for the coming months. On September 27 the creative writing group begins their new season. We are lucky to be assigned a tutor for a six week course. The first meeting will be held in the old vocational school –  after that we return to the usual venue  in St. Ita’s Hall. We need new members to join us. As well as writing it is a great social occasion with tea and dainty treats on offer. If you are interested just come along on the day or call Madeline 087 9707989.

CRAFTY CORNER:  If you would like to practice your knitting and crochet or are a beginner willing to learn the craft then come along to our classes which resume Tuesday October 1 at St Ita’s hall from 7 – 9pm.   It’s a lovely social occasion as well. The painting group are also back on October 1 from 11am – 1pm. in St.Ita’s Hall, it’s a very relaxing hobby. All welcome.

GLÓRACH:  Local Trad Group Fuinneamh will burst onto the stage at Glórach on Friday, October 5 at 8pm.  Eibhlín Broderick will share the stage as a special guest singer . Abbeyfeale claims, as its own, group members Micheál Broderick, Padraig Enright, Maura O’Connor and Ian Sheehy, with James O’Connor being an Ardagh native. Group members won 6 medals, including two 1st places, at the recent All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Drogheda. Eibhlin Broderick’s vocal talents are of course synonymous with Abbeyfeale, through her recording of “My Silver River Feale” and she holds a Masters Degree in Irish Trad Music Performance! So, not to be missed – Great Music, Great Songs, Great Group & Great Venue.

Tickets €10.  Bookings 0871383940 or [email protected]

SALE OF PRODUCE:  As Pope Francis has designated October an Extraordinary Month of Mission  there will be a sale of home baking, vegetables and jams after the two Sunday Masses on Sunday, October 13 with proceeds being shared between an orphanage in India in the diocese that our curate Fr. Shoji comes from and Fr. Tim Galvin’s Mission in South Sudan.

OPEN NIGHT AT COLAISTE IDE AGUS IOSEF: The Open night for Sixth Class students will be on Tuesday, October 8. Parents and students are welcome from 6.50 pm and tours of the school will begin at 7.00 pm. The Principal will address parents at 7.45 pm and this will cover all the relevant topics about enrolling in school.   You can enrol that evening or further enrolment will take place on Saturday, October 12 from 9.30 – 11.30 am To enrol you will need to provide a copy of the student’s birth certificate and proof of their PPSN number.

WEST LIMERICK MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION:  Noelle Crehan Nutritional Therapist with a talk entitled ‘Mind your Mood’   and Colman Noctor a child and adolescent psychotherapist with St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services with a ‘keen interest in the effects of contemporary media on child development and mental health’ are the key speakers at a seminar in the Longcourt Hotel NCW on Tuesday, October 8 sponsored by West Limerick Mental Health Association.  Doors open 7pm.  Light refreshments served.  Admission free.  Everyone welcome.

ABBEYSIDE PLAYERS:  New members welcome.  Contact Merce on 087 2053051.  Rehearsals of Frank Carney’s The Righteous are Bold will commence shortly.

WEST LIMERICK TOASTMASTERS:  Develop your speaking skills at West Limerick Toastmasters.  First and third Wednesday of the month September – June in the Desmond Complex from 8 – 10pm.  New members welcome.  Contact Charles 087 7972855.

JOSEPHINE’S SET DANCING CLASSES:  Autumn has arrived and set dancing classes at Fr. Casey’s  have started on Wednesday nights with Josephine.   8pm for beginners followed by improvers at 8.45pm.  Contact 0879267037.
CONCERT IN AID OF SUICIDE AWARENESS:   Red Hurley, Dickie Rock, Susan McCann, Owen Mac, Kathy Durkin, Shaun O’Dowd, Emily Clarke and Micheal Collins will all perform in  the Woodlands Hotel, Adare on Thursday, October 3.  Doors open 7pm, show 8pm, tickets €30.  A donation will be made to Pieta House.  Further information from 061 605100.

A WEEK TO GO TO THE POKER RUN:  Shannon Gleeson says “I’m holding a poker run on Sunday, September 29 in aid of the Hope Foundation.  I am going to Kolkata in March 2020 and in order to go we have to fundraise roughly €3000. The Poker run is starting in Jack O’Rourkes Bar Abbeyfeale , Registration is at 10:30am and there is a prize for the best hand . €10 per bike !”

CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER:  Articles and photos are invited to [email protected] before November 20 for inclusion in the Christmas newsletter.

IRISH COMMUNITY RAPID RESPONSE TEAM:  The family of the late Patrick Broderick Dromtrasna Collins who lost his life tragically recently would like to thank all those who dontated  €1,100 on the evening of his removal.  It has been sent to the Irish community rapid response team. SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA:  Sephira School of Music and Drama has opened on Main St .  All ages are welcome.  Contact Ruth Joyce on 085 2052384 /[email protected] or look them up on Facebook.

DROMTRASNA CHALLENGE 2019:  Dromtrasna Challenge 2019 in aid of Milford Care Centre and St. Ita’s Day Care Centre Abbeyfeale takes place on Saturday, October 19. The event consists of a 2K Kids Run, 4K Walk, 5K and 10K chip timed runs. Finisher medals for participants in all events.

MEMORIAL CONCERT:  Kathy Casey Byrne Memorial Concert  in aid of Mid Western Cancer Foundation & Irish Youth  Foundation.  The Concert will take place at St. Molua’s Church, Ardagh on Friday, October 4 @ 7.30 p.m.   Concert produced by Fr. Tim Curtin, Sean Moriarty & Theresa Doyle Mc Mahon.  Fr. Tony has some tickets on sale.

SAVE THE DATE:  Micheal English will perform a concert with a Christmas theme on Friday, December 6 in the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale.

AMERICAN TEA PARTY IN ROCKCHAPEL:  The annual tea party will take place in Rockchapel Community Centre on Friday, October 18.  A hot meal will be served at 9pm sharp.  A great night of music, dancing, fun and craic with the one and only Jerry McCarthy and Autumn Gold. If interested please ring Breeda O’Callaghan to book your tickets. Tickets are €20. Your support is very much appreciated.

ABBEYFEALE BOOK CLUB:  St. Ita’s Hall, the second Wednesday of each month  September – June  from 7.30 -9pm.   All welcome.  Refreshments served.

YOGA IN THE ROCK:  Yoga classes will commence in Rockchapel Community Centre on Monday, October 7 from 7.30 – 8.45pm. Classes open to both men and women. 5 classes €50 or €12 pay as you go. If interested please contact Breeda O’Callaghan 087/6818113 or 069/81156 as soon as possible. Morning classes may also commence if enough people are interested.

THE IRISH CANCER SOCIETY is looking for volunteers to drive patients to and from their chemotherapy treatments in all public hospitals nationwide. Volunteers will need their own car but all expenses are paid. If you have 2 free days a month (Monday – Friday) and an active email address we would love to hear from you. Please call Laura on 01 2310 594, email [email protected] or go to www.cancer.ie for more information.

SICAP ABBEYFEALE PARENT & TODDLER GROUP: 11am – 12.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday, St Ita’s Hall. New people always welcome. Contact Mary on 087 9382883.

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: The club meet on the first Friday of each month in Philip Enrights,  The Ramble Inn, Church Street from 9pm.

SET DANCE CLASSES:  Set dancing for beginners with Timmy Woulfe has commenced on Monday nights in the Marian Hall, Moyvane at 8pm.  Individual attention will be given where required.

UPCOMING CEILI’S IN TOURNAFULLA: Friday, October 4 with the Striolan Ceili Band and Friday, November 8 with Taylor’s Cross.  9.30pm – 12.30am.  Refreshments served.  Admission €10.  Raffle.

.SICAP HEARTSAVER CPR AED CFR COURSE: Free certified Heartsaver CPR AED CFR Course for members of Community Groups in West Limerick.  Contents include Adult, Child & Infant CPR and AED use, Choking Relief, Recognising and Treating a Stroke Casualty, Placing a Casualty in a Recovery Position and Administering Aspirin to a Casualty in accordance with regulations. Full days training on Saturday, September 28, at the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West. Training from 10am–4pm and refreshments provided. Limited places available so pre–registration essential by contacting Damien Ahern, at West Limerick Resources CLG, on 087 9042477 or [email protected]

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DIGITAL SKILLS FOR CITIZENS COURSE:  If you are interested in learning basic computer skills such as Introduction to the Internet, Emails, using Online Services i.e. Motor Tax, Banking, Use of Apps, Social Media and Online Shopping, then this FREE course could be for you. Digital Skills for Citizens Course will run over 5 Wednesday afternoons, in Newcastle West Community Centre, 2pm to 4pm. Contact Adrienne on 087 277 3294 to register.

FISHERIES MEETING: “Help  bring back the Salmon to Limerick”. Fisheries expert Prof. Ken Whelan will be giving a talk on importance of small streams for salmon and trout spawning. The meeting will be held on  October 1 in Knocklong Community Centre at 8pm.Find out more on www.maigueriverstrust.ie or call 087-1940608.

FIRST FRIDAY REFLECTIONS WITH FR.  SHOJI:  On the First Friday of each month, Fr Shoji will lead an hour of Praise and Worship in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel beginning at 9am.

HARNETT MAGAZINE:  Some Harnett Reunion magazines are still available at Ann Lyons Shop and from James Harnett, also the final items of Harnett merchandise are available at Heavenly Gifts.

SUICIDE PREVENTION MEETING:  Connecting for Life Mid-West  Suicide Prevention Seminar will take place in the Longcourt House Hotel,  Newcastle West on Thursday, October 24 from 7-9pm. Information contact Ciara Dempsey ( resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, Limerick  [email protected] or 061/461262.

MANAGING STRESS IN OUR DAILY LIVES:  FREE 8-week programme starting on Monday, September 30, in St Ita’s Hall, Abbeyfeale, from 10am to 12.30pm. This programme will look at the physical and emotional effect stress has on us, how it affects our quality of life and relationships, and to establish positive stress management techniques, all delivered in a fun and informal atmosphere. Contact Adrienne on 087 277 3294 to register.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Christmas Lunch Sunday, November 24, four course lunch, dancing to Paddy Quilligan €20.  Now that the winter is on the way check your personal alarm is working by pressing it and engaging with the monitoring service – that’s what you are paying the yearly monitoring fee for.  Make sure outside lights and smoke alarm are in order. When using your credit card in a shop or at an ATM shield your pin number as you key it in.  Be wary of being distracted and if you are and your card goes missing notify the bank immediately.  If you write a cheque cross it ‘a/c payee only’.  If you go on holiday post no pictures on social media until you’re home because there is a clause in most insurance policies now ( in the small print ) that you cannot notify the criminal that your house is empty and waiting for them to call.  Invest in a house alarm too so that when the area is being cased the sight of an alarm does tend to make them go further.   Wear Hi Viz jacket when walking – no load to carry and could save your life as drivers are being blinded by the low sun.  Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  Please note that this fee has increased by €6 and is payable in a lump sum each year after year one.  Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one.  Committee members are Sean Broderick, Michael O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, Buddy and Brenda Barry, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Mary Jo O’Connell, James Joy, Denis Collins, Marian Harnett.

HELPLINE FOR MEN SUFFERING DOMESTIC ABUSE:  A new helpline has been set up and will operate 36 hours a week on 1800816588.

GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT IN IRELAND.   Meet on Wednesday’s at 8pm in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 086 0271990.

MASS TIMES IN THE PASTORAL AREA UNIT:  Abbeyfeale – Saturday 6e.30pm   and    Sunday   9.15am & 12noon.    Athea -   Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 10.30am. Mountcollins   – Sunday 11am.  Templeglantine – Saturday 6pm and Sunday 10.00 am.  Tournafulla    -   Saturday 7.30pm.

ABBEYFEALE PARISH CHURCH:  Fr Tony Mullins PP 087/2600414.  Fr Brendan Duggan 087/0562674. Fr Denis Mullane 087/2621911. Fr Shoji Vargihese      089/4431922 Parish Church 068/51915. Parish Office; Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. – Fri. (068) 31133    Email: [email protected]   Limerick Social Services:  061-314111.    AA    061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019.  Accord NCW 069/61000.   Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] Aware (Depression & Anxiety) 1980 303 302 National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247 Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684 Pieta House (Suicide & self-harm) 01 623 5606 IACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy) 01 230 3536 Shine: (Supporting people effected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 A  l-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203    068/ 31262    068/51984    St Vincent De Paul    Tel 087/1213560 .  Counselling Appointment    061/314213.  Masses:   No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. Daily Mass 10am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday except in the event of a funeral when Mass will be at 11am.   Saturday Masses 11am and 6.30pm.  Sunday 9.15am and 12 noon..  Mass Intentions:. Friday 7pm Bill Cahill 1^st Anniversary.  Saturday 6.30pm  Patrick Moriarty Caherlane and London.  Jack and Nonie Kelly and their daughters Mary B and Teresa, Knocknasna.  Sunday 9.15am Susan Connell.  12 noon Kathleen Spillane, St. Ita’s Housing.

Fifteen seminarians have begun their formation and academic programme for 2019 – 2020.  The new  students are  currently in formation in Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth and the Pontifical Beda College, Rome; with a number beginning their propaedeutic programme in other locations in Ireland and abroad.  This brings to 68 the total number studying for the priesthood for Irish dioceses.  .

BEREAVEMENT INFORMATION EVENING:  Milford Care Centre, Castletroy, Limerick  Thursday, 26th September 26 from  7.00pm – 9.00pm (Registration from 6:45pm).    Milford Care Centre and Anam Cara, the national organisation that provides support services to bereaved parents and families, are hosting a Bereavement Information Evening in Limerick. This event gives parents an opportunity to hear an experienced bereavement professional talk about the many challenges their family may face after the death of a son or daughter. Please note this event is open to all bereaved parents,  regardless of the age of their child or the circumstances of their death. If you have attended a previous  Bereavement Information Evening, we would encourage you to come again because each time you will hear something that will help you along the difficult and challenging journey of grief. There will also be time  after the talk to interact with other bereaved parents.  This information evening is provided free of charge to parents.   Milford Care Centre and Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers for this event. We would  appreciate if you could RSVP to [email protected] before Wednesday,  September 25  or contact us on 01 4045378 – 085 2888 888.

ARIES:   Advancing Recovery in Ireland Education Service serving the Mid West region. If you have an interest in mental health, well-being and recovery, please  make a note of  our free workshops in St. Ita’s Community Hall, Convent St., Abbeyfeale, on Thursday 28^th November  and 5^th December from 2pm – 5pm. To book a place contact Mike O’Neill on 085-8768517 or at [email protected]. For more information visit www.hse.ie/mwaries

RAMBLING HOUSES:   Monagae 2^nd. Monday of the month.   Knockalougha, Duagh on the third Tuesday of every month.